Welcome to our vintage 1940s cottage fixer: built when homes were a big petite 1000 square feet with sleeping porches for summer cool. I adore romantic, vintage, a ruffle of French, Nordic, and Swedish country with a sprinkle of cottage glam: a relaxed whimsical, elegance. It's our home, and there is painting, music, gardening, creating, living, kitties, french poodles, (and a pug)...imperfect with luster.

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Thank you, Cindi. Well sometimes my pets are messy, but I don't have as many indoor ones as you. I have two kitties inside and two toy poodles. Outside are three adopted kitties that were born outside, but only one skittish.

What a fabulous quote! I love living life's little miracles! I am messy when I work and I enjoy every atom of messiness because that's when I make fantasy tangible and it feels great! Enjoy your messiness! I certainly enjoyed yours :)

You don't know how nice it is to see a post that deals with "real" life....I love this! My house is NOT always in order, and it's wonderful to see someone that is honest about life, and living.Have a great weekend, Su.Debbiexo

Oh, I agree with Cindi...your messy is beautiful! Dear Su! How lovely and sweet is your home...I love all the different decorations and how precious is that bunny! Always a delight visiting with you!May a blessed and wonderful weekend be yours!With love!

Su, yes life is messy but even messy your home always looks intriguing and warm. Love the quote. Now a share - my Simon when we're eating in the dining room goes to his bowls in the kitchen where his dry food is and fills his mouth like a squirrel and comes into the dining room and spits it out and eats. John's theory is he wants to eat with us! Needless to say I'm always picking up his food. Have a fun weekend Su and I hope you are feeling well after your cold.xoxo,Vera

How sweet that he brings it to eat with you My toy poodles eat one morsel and go back to the bowl. You would think they would get tired. It makes me tired watching them. But they don't bring it to us or to eat with us. Simon is extra special. xoxo

True. :-) I always enjoy photos of your home and life. Have a blessed weekend.P.S. Has your daughter read the book - The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society? I just finished it. I think she would enjoy it and you too.Carla

The quote you've chosen for closing your post is so wonderful and truly meaningful, it gives such a brightness to every photograph of yours, already so very lovely, my dearest Su!

May the end of your week be blessed with gladness and serenity,thank you again for the precious gift you present me every time you come to ∼ My little old world ∽,sending so, so much sincere love to you,with thankfulnessDany

Lol...that shows real life....I love it...Our Space isn't always in best order, Oder totally cleaned...and it's good to see that I'm not alone on this planet with that problem! Often it looks pretty good in our house, but when I'm busy with the job, some things still not done...good to see how honestly you are...nobody is perfect, but to stay honestly about that is a good thing! Your decoration is wonderful..as always...like you and your blog so much! Have a great weekend! Isabell

It's so funny, Rose. I took that photo, and when I looked at it only then did I see the lump. It could of been a cat like our Jack, but I suspect someone put clean laundry on the bed and covered it. Have a wonderful weekend. xoxo Su

I agree with the others, your messy is charming! You arrange such unique objects together in lovely ways. Valentine's Day always sneaks up on me and Easter will be early. I must bring out my Beatrix Potter black rabbit soon and put a ribbon on him, inspired by yours!

Your home always seems beautiful. My Christmas items are put away, but there's nothing in their place, so it's a little bit like the winter doldrums around here. I like the hearts. I think I need to perk up this place with some hearts...And maybe white paint. Have a wonderful weekend. I read Carla's comment and must add that I too loved that book!

Thank you, Judy. I am going to have to look for the book now. I like Christmas, so I would leave up through January, if I felt comfortable. I leave it up until the Feast of the Magi, or eastern Christmas, or Baptism, depending on the tradition. xoxo Su

Hi Su, I want to wish you a Happy New Year if I didn't! I love your pretty banner, the flowers and the bunny. Yes there are so many holidays all meshing together. There are still Christmas wreaths and lights up on peoples houses in my neighborhood! Take care and have a lovely weekend.Hugs, Julie xo

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Welcome to our vintage 1940s cottage fixer: built when homes were a big petite 1000 square feet with sleeping porches for summer cool. I adore romantic, vintage, a ruffle of French, Nordic, and Swedish country with a sprinkle of cottage glam: a relaxed whimsical, elegance. It's our home, and there is painting, music, gardening, creating, living, kitties, french poodles, (and a pug)...imperfect with luster.